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Antonio Virfini at 1:28am 01.26.06
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I recently purchased a 1971 Contest 30 and cannot identify the model. Most contests seem to have ful
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I recently purchased a Contest 30. I am having some difficulty in identifying the model. Unlike most
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Re-beding deck hardware. I want to re-bed all my deck hardware including chain plates and rudder pi
jbreland at 12:02am 01.26.06
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I tried removing the wooden trim around the inside of the windows on my H23 so I could refinish them
Jan huisman at 11:54pm 01.25.06
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Hello sailing friends, in the freezing winter cold of The Netherlands I am thinking of installing an
Weekend Pass at 11:53pm 01.25.06
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I have just pulled my prop shaft and found the cutlass bearing completey trashed. The folks I have
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Has anyone ever removed their cabin liner and replace with something else? I have a 1971 Ericson 29
Tim McCarty at 10:58pm 01.25.06
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what happened to the C310 website??
George and Tina at 10:19pm 01.25.06
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Hi I have a Beneteau First 305 with twin anchor rollers which are both nearly seized. Any help on ho
Art Golden at 10:08pm 01.25.06
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Does anyone know where the 2006 east coast rendezou is being held?
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Does anyone out there know how many total sq. yards of upholstery material is need to cover all the
Brian at 4:47pm 01.25.06
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Can anybody tell me the differences between the Mac 26C and 26D. Thanks, Brian
HiHo Silver at 1:46pm 01.25.06
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My West Marine inflatable dinghy (non Hypalon) has develpoed a crease-like indentation in one of the
Chuckg at 1:11pm 01.25.06
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I'm looking at purchasing a boat listed as an Aquarius 25. Is there such a beast, or might it be th
Nic Hoskin at 1:05pm 01.25.06
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Hi, I'm in Australia, and about to go see a Yamaha 5.3m Trailer Yacht. Apparently it has 4 berths, b
Honeyman at 12:58pm 01.25.06
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I've looked around and can't seem to find replacement covers for ST50 instruments. You know, the pla
rfrye1 at 12:37pm 01.25.06
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On my Hunter 376 my stove lights and works fine for 15-20 minutes then shuts off. It re-lights fine
chris at 12:03pm 01.25.06
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I am looking for info on a trip on the icw,from galveston to lake chales la.
Pat T at 12:00pm 01.25.06
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Just bought a boat and it had minor moisture detected on the deck near the chain plates. I plan to r
Don Beavin at 11:40am 01.25.06
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It looks like I am going to get to go to my first "Big Time, Real Live Boat Show." I just bought a 1

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Kill switch required for all boats under 26'
BarryL at 11:23am 03.24.21
Hey, Also note this: Section 8316 of the Elijah E. Cummings Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2020
Newbie questions
SV/Journey at 11:12am 03.24.21
Above answers are aimed at sealing the hardware. But if you're concerned the holes are too big and
Help Sealing Under Waterline Through Bolts for New Rudder Port
SV/Journey at 11:01am 03.24.21
Hmmm the original bolts were full thread. When we pulled the bolts down in the photo after discover
Sail cover insignia
LakeShark at 10:58am 03.24.21
Help Sealing Under Waterline Through Bolts for New Rudder Port   (1)
SV/Journey at 10:55am 03.24.21
I think your logic is a little faulty. The threads provide a path for the water to intrude into th
Man Overboard Equipment Recommendations
Rick486 at 10:47am 03.24.21
Hi everyone, we have a 2005 Hunter 36 sailboat (bought last summer). We sail on the Great Lakes, pr
Help Sealing Under Waterline Through Bolts for New Rudder Port
Tom J at 10:43am 03.24.21
PS I've attached some photos, one thing to mention is that we have switched from the bolts shown to
Help Sealing Under Waterline Through Bolts for New Rudder Port
SV/Journey at 10:39am 03.24.21
Is this image the outside, or water side of this joint?
Kill switch required for all boats under 26'
kloudie1 at 10:29am 03.24.21
note that it is not retroactive so those of us who have older motors (I have two, a 1967 and a 1981)
Hunter 260 Ballast Modifications
John Marrone at 10:19am 03.24.21
Walking Away Appreciate the Heads Up.....................
Sail cover insignia
Ward H at 10:17am 03.24.21
I added the CD ones to my sail cover in 2018. By the third season the white is mildewed and looks li
Kill switch required for all boats under 26'
SV/Journey at 10:17am 03.24.21
Most sailboat owners own dinghys so this certainly does apply to sailboat owners. We see a lot of ho
Man Overboard Equipment Recommendations
Justin_NSA at 10:15am 03.24.21
Practical Sailor has several articles on MOB techniques and equipment. Some information ill surprise
Help Sealing Under Waterline Through Bolts for New Rudder Port   (1)
SV/Journey at 10:02am 03.24.21
Yes this is the outside where the rudder goes into the hull. Here's another photo.
Man Overboard Equipment Recommendations   (1)
jon hansen at 9:51am 03.24.21
M.O.M. onboard. throw pads. throw lines. whistle and light on every life jacket. boat hooks, drag
Sail cover insignia
Jacomo Sailor at 9:49am 03.24.21
Are they iron on vinyl, or embroidered? They are a single piece of red Sunbrella fabric screen pri
Spring Cruise 2021
Michael Davis at 9:41am 03.24.21
1989 Catalina 22 "New Design" Bulkhead Templates?
Leeward Rail at 9:34am 03.24.21
@Aeolos. Havent found those old bulkheads so far. Unless they are in back of the shed, that i have y
Help Sealing Under Waterline Through Bolts for New Rudder Port   (1)
dLj at 9:28am 03.24.21
Is this image the outside, or water side of this joint?

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